West Brom's hopes of signing Ghana striker Jordan Ayew got a massive boost when Bordeaux ruled out signing the attacker from French rivals Marseille, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively reveal.
Marseille are ready to sell Ayew after their swoop for Standard Liege striker Michy Batshuayi.
Ayew was linked with several clubs including Bordeaux but officials of the French club have revealed to Ghana's leading football news outfit that they will not sign Ayew.
West Brom are one of several Premier League clubs interested in the 22-year-old Ghana international striker.
Marseille are ready to let Ayew go for around £3.2million.
Ayew featured in all of Ghana’s three Group matches at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.